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Green Team Academy

by Joan Gregerson

Tune in to find out how everyday people are discovering how to #BetheChange! Green Team Academy hosts the annual International Climate Action Challenge. Want to make an impact? Register your team to jumpstart your eco-initiative in 90 days with the Climate Action Challenge book, workbook, and video course and a community of everyday changemakers from around the world. Join us at www.greenteamacademy.org

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  1. FAC-02: Exploring the History & Creating the Future of Green Team Academy

    How did Green Team Academy get its start? What have we done so far? What's next for GTA? Join us for a journey through time and help us create the future of climate action in this episode of our series, "The Future of Climate Action (FCA): Empowering Communities". Join us for our live sessions....

  2. FAC-01: Intro to "The Future of Climate Action" series

    2023 Fall Fundraiser Series The Future of Climate Action: Transforming Our Communities Oct 12 - Dec 7, 2023, 9 am MT Register for free to join us live at https://www.greenteamacademy.org/2023... Join us for a lively online series to explore the future of climate action! How can we transform our...

  3. 121: Get Off Your Grass and Create an Edible Lawn

    Each year Americans grow a crop they mow but do not eat. Join Brigitte Mars & BethyLoveLight, Awake & Aware, to discover how to "Get Off Your Grass and Create an Edible Lawn". Have you ever wondered how to get people to understand the problems with lawns and what to do instead? Herbalist…

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  4. 120: Think Indigenous, Author Interview with Doug Good Feather

    Tune in for an interview with Doug Good Feature to hear about his new book, Think Indigenous: Native American Spirituality for a Modern World. The book is a guide to integrating indigenous thinking into modern life for a more interconnected and spiritual relationship with our fellow beings…

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  5. 119: 2021 Earth Week Summit Preview

    Discover what's in store for you during the 3rd Annual Earth Week Summit! Find out how to: Join our Earth Month Pop-Up Group to meet our partners and connect and collaborate with eco-enthusiasts from around the world Get in on Live Workshops that show how to go from passion to action in 90 days...

  6. 117: Great Global Cleanup with EARTHDAY.ORG & SEED4COM

    Looking for a way to get people together in-person, while social distancing? Organize a cleanup! In this episode, we'll hear from Jake Rubenstein of EARTHDAY.ORG about the Great Global Cleanup and from Dann Diez, SEED4COM. Find out how to do plogging, individual cleanups, or group cleanups and…

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  7. 118: How to Celebrate Earth Day 2021 in Denver with Kastle Waserman

    Looking for some fun and meaningful ways to celebrate Earth Day in the Metro Denver area? We've got you covered! Tune in for my chat with Kastle Waserman, journalist with Westword in Denver. We'll be sharing ideas for individuals, groups, and families, including online and in-person options. See...

  8. 116: Garden of Youth – Chris Woodburn, Denver Public Schools

    Tune in for a conversation with Chris Woodburn, School Gardens Specialist with Denver Public Schools. Find out about Garden of Youth, an innovative garden program to help plant seeds of opportunities for students with obstacles to employment. We'll also hear about volunteer opportunities in the…

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  9. 115: Cat DeMassi, Tree-Plenish, Empowering Student Tree-Planting Initiatives

    Schools use a lot of paper. That's what got two high-school seniors, Sethu Odayappan and Lizzy Elsner, thinking. They decided to take action to help replace the paper that they and their fellow classmates had used during their senior year at Mansfield, Massachusetts. That was the start of...

  10. 114: Announcing the 2021 Earth Week Summit

    Let's celebrate #EarthDay together! Get in on the FREE Earth Week Summit and be part of live workshops, happy hours, and a 1,000 tree challenge to #RestoreOurEarth! Register early to join the Earth Month pop-up group to connect with eco-buddies from around the world! Sign up for the April 17-24,...

  11. 113: What is Permaculture? Lee Recca, Denver Permaculture Guild

    If you've heard of permaculture but you're not sure what it actually is, you're in luck! Join me for a conversation with Lee Recca, President of the Denver Permaculture Guild (DPG). In this interview, we'll explore what permaculture is and discuss their upcoming Permaculture Design courses.…

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  12. 112: Benu AmunRa, Bridging the Gaps - Food Justice in Colorado

    The pandemic and economic implosion have exposed and amplified the pre-existing flaws in our food system. Hunger, access to nutritious food, and the means of food production are more important now than ever. Tune in for my interview with Benu AmunRa, a food justice advocate in Colorado. Benu is...

  13. 111: Colorado Environmental Film Festival

    Film is a powerful type of environmental education that can reach beyond the classroom and the trail. Join me for a discussion with Shawna Crocker, founder of the Colorado Environmental Film Festival (CEFF). Hear how the festival was started, how you can participate this year and in the future…

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  14. 110: Being Enough

    Desperation is never a good look. You've probably had this experience many times. When you act needy, the exact thing that you've decided that you need so desperately continues to elude you. Maybe we're all like those buds just below the surface, just so excited to pop! But unlike the buds who...

  15. 109: Biochar Building Community, Tony C. Saladino

    What is biochar? How can you use it? Should you make it yourself? How can it build community? Find out in my interview with Charmaster, Tony C. Saladino. Listen here or wherever you listen to podcasts - Stitcher, Apple, Google, Spotify Tony C. Saladino is a Charmaster, Biochar Educator, Founder…

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  16. 108: Relearn & Reimagine, Renee Millard Chacon

    Join me for an interview with special guest, Renee Millard Chacon. In this episode, we'll talk about defining environmental justice, and what it means to be an ally to or accomplice with the BIPOC community. Renee Millard-Chacon is a writer, educator, Danzante Azteca, Xicana activist, and most...

  17. 106: How to Make a Big Splash by Earth Day

    Tired of being ineffective while watching the state of planet degrade before our very eyes? If you've tried bunches of others things to no avail, don't worry. It's not your fault. Anyone can make an impact quickly, once they know how. This episode was recorded on January 6, with 106 days until...

  18. 105: The Year in Review

    Join me for a look at 2020! I'll take you on a ride through the ups and downs of life with the Green Team Academy. Find out how the Climate Action Challenge came to be and what our global community achieved, even during a pandemic. Books, courses, and coaching available in our shop at...

  19. 104: ICAC20 Eco-Champion Award Winners

    Tune in to meet the award winners from the 2020 International Climate Action Challenge! Our Team https://www.climateactionchallenge.net/team Mentors https://www.climateactionchallenge.net/mentors Challengers https://www.climateactionchallenge.net/challengers Find out what they did in the 90 days...

  20. 103: Dec 13-17 Impact Summit Schedule Preview

    Get a quick overview of the schedule for the 2020 International Climate Action Challenge, with new special guests! View the entire schedule here: https://www.climateactionchallenge.net/schedule

  21. 101: Impact Summit Sponsor Showcase – Climate Reality Chapters

    We are excited to introduce you to the Climate Reality Chapters/Branches who are sponsoring the 2020 International Climate Action Challenge Impact Summit! Meet Climate Reality Chapters: Eagle County, Colorado Atlanta, Georgia, Newark, Delaware San Antonio, Texas and Calgary Climate Hub Learn what...

  22. 100: Preview of the Dec 13-17, 2020 Impact Summit

    2020 International Climate Action Challenge Impact Summit From September 1 to November 30, over 100 challengers took up the charge to make an impact...fast! Hear what they've achieved in the Impact Summit, December 13 - 17, 2020. In this podcast, Joan gives a preview of the summit schedule and...

  23. 099: Climate Justice Philippines with Dann Diez, SEED4COM

    The Philippines is very low on the carbon emission scale and yet is one of the countries with the highest risk for experiencing issues from climate change. Tune in for my chat with Dann Diez, SEED4COM Founder, and CEO, to hear how they are responding and what all of us can do. Typhoons, flooding,...

  24. 098: Ashlee Tate - Creating a Business or a Nonprofit, and a Life You'll Love

    How can you create a sustainability nonprofit or a business, that is sustainable for you? Many people run into the problem of creating a startup that ends up wearing them down, instead of energizing them. Tune in to my discussion with business and communications strategist, Ashlee Tate, to learn...

  25. 97: Protecting Carol Reefs with Art and Science

    Half of the earth’s shallow-water corals have disappeared in the past 30 years. The remaining half is at risk of disappearing in the next few decades. What can be done? Tune in for my interview with Jolyon Collier to find out how Counting Coral uses coral sculptures to transform the relationship...

  26. 96: Derrick Mugisha, Biodiversity Loss and the Path to Recovery

    We are in the midst of the sixth mass extinction. Yet, biodiversity loss often fails to get as much attention as pollution, climate change, or other environmental issues. What can be done to raise awareness? How can we prevent and reverse the collapse of ecosystems and restore biodiversity? Tune…

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  27. 094: Shaina Oliver, Moms Clean Air Force

    Shaina Oliver is an Indigenous Peoples' Rights Advocate and Field Organizer Moms Clean Air Force In this live podcast episode, Shaina shares how you can make a difference by testifying at hearings and understanding what the different commissions are doing that impact air quality. This is an...

  28. 093: Denver Climate Action and Vote 2A

    Should Denver residents vote yes on Proposition 2A: Climate Action Sales Tax? Tune in for a discussion with Sebastian Andrews and Jasmin Barco to dig into the details. Climate Action Denver FAQ's https://climateactiondenver.com/faqs Join Podcast Live on the Green Team Academy Facebook Page or...

  29. 95: Finding a Green Job During Challenging Times

    Think you can’t find the green career of your dreams during a pandemic? Think again! Join me to hear from Lisa Yee-Litzenberg, Green Career Advisor. Lisa shares her insights as a green career coach and advice from job seekers who secured green jobs and internships during the pandemic. Lisa will…

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  30. 92: Black + White Conversations from the Heart

    What's one simple thing you can do to help heal the racial divide? Albert Kueffner shares his initiative to get more people talking with each other in this episode of the Green Team Academy Podcast Live. Hear how the idea is taking off in faith communities and opening up shared housing...

  31. 091: Storytime with Joan

    Grab a cup of tea and a snuggly blanket and join me for storytime! I wrote the book, Climate Action Challenge, as a love letter to you. So, sit back and let me read it to you... or at least the first couple of chapters. Get the book and workbook at www.climateactionchallenge.net/book. Now…

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  32. 090: How to Confidently Present about Climate Change

    You've completed your Climate Reality training... now what? Join us for a session with three Climate Reality Leaders who can help you get your first presentation off the ground! Jim Sandoe, Citizens Climate Lobby, Lancaster PA Malika Yates, Climate Reality Chapter, Newark DE Bill Keydel, Climate...

  33. 089: The Incredible Power of the Action Plan

    Have you wondered why you can't get people interested in your project? Are you not sure what to focus on first? Are you having a hard time even figuring out what your team is all about? Don't despair. There's hope. Enter... the Action Plan! Find out more about the new book and workbook at...

  34. 088: Inside the Climate Action Challenge Portal

    Wondering what it would be like to be able to chat with friends from around the world who are all working to launch their eco-initiatives in 90 days? Join me for a demo and training on the Climate Action Challenge Portal! Haven’t registered for the challenge yet? Register at...

  35. 087: Get Out the Environmental Vote

    Jim Sandoe and Max Sano of Citizens Climate Lobby Lancaster PA talk about resources for getting out the vote! Start a team as part of the 2020 International Climate Action Challenge. See full show notes at https://www.greenteamacademy.com/podcast/087-get-out-the-environmental-vote/

  36. 086: Rabiu Dannakabu – Plant-for-the-Planet

    Join me to hear from Rabiu Dannakabu, President and CEO for Plant-for-the-Planet Ghana. https://www.plant-for-the-planet.org/en/home Ready to make a difference? Join the 2020 International Climate Action Challenge www.climateactionchallenge.net Find out more about the app and how you can plant...

  37. 085: My Love Letter to You - Climate Action Challenge Book

    Your love letter is ready! I've been thinking about you and writing to you for the past few months. The new book, Climate Action Challenge, is now available for free download through August 31, 2020. Find out how to get it for any device! The book is available at www.ClimateActionChallenge.net....

  38. 084: Michael Alcazar, One Million Trees for Colorado

    Join us to find out how you can be part of the One Million Trees 4 Colorado initiative. Tune in to the Green Team Academy Facebook Page to hear my interview with Michael Alcazar! One Million Trees for Colorado Goal: Plant one million trees on Sep 21 in Colorado www.OMT4CO.org...

  39. 083: Compost, Soil, and Community

    Find out how Brianna Hallinan, Sustainable Broomfield, and Shannon Bean-Scalise, Hugelrado Farms are launching innovative composting projects in two Colorado communities. In this episode, we’ll hear from two eco-leaders who are launching composting initiatives to build soil and community in...

  40. 082: How to Become a Mentor with the 2020 Intl Climate Action Challenge

    We have a bold vision! We are helping launch 1,000 eco-initiatives in 90 days. To make that happen, we're forming a team of 100 Ambassadors, Mentors, Volunteers, and Sponsors. What does it take to join our team? Find out now! 2020 International Climate Action Challenge Register as a Challenger:...

  41. 081: What I Learned from Mr. Beast and Russell Brunson

    Why start from scratch? Ever! My goal for you is that you start 90% of the way up the learning curve, even if you're brand new to a topic. Whether you want to plant 1,000 trees or get your city to go pesticide-free, there's an easy way to figure out how to do it. Join me to learn this strategy…

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  42. 080: How to Get 100 Partners

    Many people struggle to get the support and reach they need to make an impact with their team. But it doesn't have to be that way! What could you do if you had 100 partners to promote your initiative and help you make it a success? Probably anything! Join Joan Gregerson, Green Team Academy…

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  43. 079: Author Interview with Jerry Yudelson

    Tune in for my interview with author, Jerry Yudelson and hear about his eco-spiritual memoir, The Godfather of Green. Released on Earth Day 2020, the book celebrates 50 years of work in the environmental field and his journey as a spiritual seeker. Click here for complete show notes. Help us…

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  44. 078: Jasmin Barco, Eco-Cycle

    Tune in for my interview with Jasmin Barco of Eco-Cycle to hear about a video series to help answer your burning questions about recycling and composting. You'll also hear how you can make a difference by tackling a waste reduction project in your community! Reducing waste seems like it should be...

  45. 076: Reducing Dining Waste with the PlasticScore App

    Does it irk you to order food, but then get 'accidental' plastic? Tune in for my interview with Mladen Gajic, Co-founder and CEO of PlasticScore, a zero-waste rating app for restaurants. Find out how PlasticScore is providing opportunities for diners and restaurants to reduce plastic waste. View...

  46. 075: The Magic of Meetings

    There is a one-to-one correlation between teams that are making a big impact and having regular meetings. Why do so many people avoid having regular meetings? How can you schedule meetings when everyone has different schedules? How many meetings should you have and should everyone be in the same...

  47. 074: Rewriting "Planet of the Humans"

    What was Michael Moore trying to do by dropping the film Planet of the Humans on the eve of the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day? Well, one thing he did was make a bunch of environmentalists very angry. This is a very complicated movie that has some valuable insights, along with plenty of inaccurate...

  48. 073: Elena Magnie - "Kids Can Make a Difference" Song

    Tune in for a live performance by 10-year-old Elena Magnie. Elena debuts her new song, Kids Can Make a Difference. We talk about songwriting and about what special characteristics kids bring to helping make the world a better place. Find more about Elena's family music at Lauren and Bo Music on...

  49. 072: Wild Rhythms and Personal Resilience

    We are going through an unprecedented rapid shift due to the sudden spread of the novel coronavirus. Massive change, plus uncertainty, with job loss, health risks and changes in day-to-day behaviors are leaving many of us not sure even what to think. At the same time, we may be feeling stuck at...

  50. 071: How to Use Zoom Meetings to Stay Connected

    Suddenly, we find ourselves in the middle of a pandemic. If you were used to meeting in person, you now need a new way to stay in touch with your family, coworkers, friends and community. In this tutorial, find out how to use Zoom Meetings to stay connected while practicing social distancing. Get...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Tune in to find out how everyday people are discovering how to #BetheChange! Green Team Academy hosts the annual International Climate Action Challenge. Want to make an impact? Register your team to jumpstart your eco-initiative in 90 days with the Climate Action Challenge book, workbook, and video course and a community of everyday changemakers from around the world. Join us at www.greenteamacademy.org

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